FMCSA states that new entrants must undergo a safety audit within their first 12 months of operations.
The regulations made practical
Know what the rules require—and what to do next.
We translate federal regulations into the everyday files, checks, documentation, and decisions required to run a safer carrier.
380
Special Training Requirements
ELDT requirements and training documentation.
382
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and return-to-duty programs.
383
Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Classes, endorsements, penalties, and carrier verification.
384
State CDL Compliance
How state requirements connect with carrier responsibility.
390
Carrier Identification
USDOT registration, operating authority, and vehicle markings.
391
Driver Qualification Files
Build, maintain, and self-audit complete DQ files.
392
Safe Vehicle Operation
Driver conduct, fatigue, illness, and distracted driving rules.
393
Parts & Accessories
Safety equipment, brakes, lighting, and cargo securement.
395
Hours of Service
Driving windows, breaks, weekly limits, and ELD review.
396
Inspection & Maintenance
DVIRs, repair records, defects, and systematic inspections.
Session by session
Four sessions. One stronger safety system.
Driver Standards & Testing
Parts 380, 382, and 383: ELDT documentation, drug and alcohol programs, CDL standards, endorsements, and hiring verification.
Carrier Operations & Driver Files
Parts 384, 390, and 391: authority and markings, state requirements, and every component of an audit-ready Driver Qualification File.
Safe Operations & Hours of Service
Parts 392, 393, and 395: safe driver conduct, equipment standards, cargo securement, HOS limits, sleeper berth rules, and ELD monitoring.
Maintenance, CSA & DOT Audits
Part 396 plus inspection records, defect correction, CSA scores, audit triggers, corrective action, and building a repeatable carrier safety program.
Leave ready to implement
Turn compliance knowledge into an operating advantage.
By the end of the course, you will understand how to organize and monitor the essential systems a carrier needs.
- Build and maintain compliant Driver Qualification Files
- Administer a drug and alcohol testing program
- Monitor ELD data for hours-of-service violations
- Prepare files for a DOT compliance review
- Understand CSA scores and improvement priorities
- Create a practical annual carrier safety program
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48-Hour Cancellation Period
Email info@learndispatchtoday.com to request cancellation within 48 hours of completed payment for a full refund under the applicable program terms. The clock starts when payment is completed, not on the class date. This is a cancellation window, not a trial class or a try-the-class satisfaction offer. Review the terms before enrolling. Eligible students also receive 50% off a retake.
Questions answered
Before you enroll.
Who is this training for?
Carrier owners, safety team members, dispatchers, fleet managers, and anyone responsible for driver files or FMCSA compliance.
Is the course live?
Yes. The online program has four live Zoom sessions. The current in-person class is already underway and is not open for new enrollment.
Do I need safety experience?
No. The training explains the rules from the foundation and connects them to practical carrier operations.
Is in-person enrollment open?
No. The current in-person class is already underway. New students can enroll in the live online Safety cohort, October 25–November 15, 2026.
What are the online dates and times?
October 25 through November 15, 2026, on four consecutive Sundays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central Time.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. The course is professional education designed to improve your understanding and systems; it is not legal advice or a guarantee of regulatory outcomes.
Answers before you choose training.
Where can I get trucking safety manager training online in the US?
DTC offers live online Trucking Safety & Compliance training through Zoom for carrier owners, safety staff, fleet managers and dispatchers across the US. The next cohort meets October 25, November 1, 8 and 15, 2026, noon–4 PM Central. The $999 course includes the Safety Forms & Policies Toolkit. Review the session-by-session curriculum and attendance schedule before registering.
Is safety manager training the same as a government certification?
A training course, a private professional certification and a government license are different things. DTC teaches trucking safety and compliance workflows. Do not assume that course attendance grants FMCSA approval, a government license, accreditation, or a third-party professional designation. If your employer requires a specific credential, confirm that exact requirement with the employer and contact DTC before purchasing.
What skills does a freight dispatcher need?
Start with clear communication, attention to detail and reliable follow-through. Learn to compare loads against truck location, equipment, pickup and delivery requirements, total miles including deadhead, operating costs and available driver hours. Practice broker verification, rate negotiation, rate confirmations, BOL/POD handling and updates when a trip changes. See the practical dispatcher skills guide for an example workflow.
What are the benefits of live freight dispatch training versus videos?
Live instruction lets you ask questions about a load, document or calculation and hear the reasoning in real time. Scheduled practice and assignments create a routine. Videos are useful for flexible introductions and review, but they cannot respond to your exact question as you work. Choose the format you can attend consistently; DTC’s live cohorts are not self-paced video courses.
Dispatcher skills guide · Live training versus videos · Safety curriculum and dates
NEXT COHORT · JANUARY 2027
January Safety & Compliance.
Following IFTA on January 10, Safety & Compliance meets on four Sundays: January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2027, 12–4 PM Central, live on Zoom.
JANUARY 2027 · LIVE ON ZOOM
IFTA + SAFETY COMBO
$1,199 — Save $199 compared with separate enrollment
IFTA: January 10, 2027
Safety & Compliance: January 17, 24, 31 & February 7, 2027
All sessions: Sundays, 12–4 PM Central
Includes the Safety Forms & Policies Toolkit.
Register for January Combo — $1,199